How to Get Stuff Done When You Have ADHD as a Business Owner
Managing projects as a multi-passionate entrepreneur or business owner with ADHD can feel like a never-ending cycle of excitement and burnout. If you’ve ever started a project full of enthusiasm only to abandon it halfway, you’re not alone. Today, let’s explore why this happens, how to combat it, and strategies to reignite your passion.
How to Get Stuff Done When You Have ADHD as a Business Owner:
The ADHD Entrepreneur's Loop: Start, Abandon, Repeat
Does this sound familiar?
You’re working on a project, whether it’s a new business idea or even something like redecorating a room. You’re all in—planning, researching, and even starting the execution. Then, bam! The excitement fizzles out, and suddenly, a shiny new idea distracts you.
The old project sits unfinished, and the cycle begins again.
This "loop of creation" is a common trap. As a multi-passionate entrepreneur, you thrive on new ideas, but without follow-through, you risk missing out on success and growth.
Why We Struggle to Finish Projects
There are many reasons why multi-passionates and ADHD-ers often get stuck in this loop:
Hyperfocus Burnout: Initial excitement can drain you when the dopamine fades.
Overwhelm from Research Overload: Planning can sometimes feel like progress, but too much preparation can become paralyzing.
Fear of Launching: You’ve worked so hard on an idea, but fear of imperfection or rejection holds you back from publishing or launching it.
Attention Shifts: he ADHD brain craves novelty, making it hard to stick with one thing.
💡 Truth bomb: No launch means no income, no growth, and no chance to learn from feedback.
How ADHD Changed My Approach
Before my ADHD diagnosis, I simply thought I was "multi-passionate." I didn’t realize my brain’s wiring contributed to this pattern. Once I understood ADHD better, I could approach my projects with greater self-awareness.
✨ Lesson learned: It’s okay to embrace your multitude of passions, but boundaries and strategies are essential for success.
Breaking Free from the Over-Creation Loop
Here are two strategies that work for me when I feel stuck or lose passion for a project:
1. Step Back and Reset
When I feel the excitement fading, I don’t force it. Instead, I step back and leave the project untouched for a day, a week, or however long I need.
During this time, I focus on other aspects of my business—like marketing or client outreach. The break often reignites my excitement, making the project feel fresh and new when I return to it.
2. Find Inspiration Through Over-Consumption
When stepping back doesn’t work, I immerse myself in content related to the project. For example:
YouTube: Watch videos of people succeeding in a similar area.
Podcasts: Listen to experts discuss the benefits of completing what you’re working on.
Books: Dive into stories or guides that align with your goals.
💡 Pro tip: Seeing others’ success often reminds me why I started and motivates me to keep going.
Why You Need Personalized Strategies
Every entrepreneur, especially those with ADHD, is unique. What works for one person might not work for another. That’s why self-awareness is your best tool.
Here’s what I recommend:
Reflect on your patterns and triggers.
Experiment with different strategies.
Create systems that cater to your strengths.
🔑 Takeaway: Know yourself better than anyone else. You are your biggest cheerleader.
Balance Creation with Marketing
One of my biggest realizations was how easily I get caught up in the creation phase while completely neglecting marketing. If this sounds like you, remember:No one can buy what they don’t know exists.
Balancing your creative energy with consistent marketing is key to ensuring your projects reach the people who need them most.
How to Get Stuff Done When You Have ADHD as a Business Owner
Progress Over Perfection
It’s not about finishing every single project you start—it’s about being intentional with your time and energy.
The next time you feel stuck, take a step back, seek inspiration, and reconnect with your "why."
🎯 Your mission: Identify one unfinished project today and commit to either finishing it or intentionally shelving it for later.
Join Me on This Journey
If this resonates with you and you’re curious about how I’m managing my projects while building a digital magazine for multi-passionate entrepreneurs, join my free ADMORI Insiders hub.
💡 Inside, you’ll find exclusive behind-the-scenes content, helpful resources, and raw insights into building a business while embracing your ADHD superpowers.
Let’s break the cycle of unfinished ideas and build something extraordinary—together.
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